Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer The spoken word and hip hop artist George Yamazawa paid a UNCG a visit on Jan. 13, and for those who attended, it was quite a treat. In the workshop, he discussed everything from how to turn writing as a hobby and passion into a career, to some of the challenges he has faced as an … Continue reading Poetry workshop with George Yamazawa
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer Continuing in its mission of bringing enthralling art and experiences to our campus, the Weatherspoon Art Museum collaborated with the Department of Kinesiology to present an exhibit unified by a single concept that is familiar to most living things: movement. Organized by Elaine Gustafson, Curator of Collections, the collection of statues, charcoal, steel and painted works … Continue reading In Motion Exhibition
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer As November edges closer and closer to the holiday season, it is relevant to think about all of the people who may not have as much to be excited for. According to the Census Bureau, the rate of college students living in poverty is at about 15.2 percent. While this number is alarming, it does not account … Continue reading College poverty: The disturbing story
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer The Fair Housing Initiative met on Wednesday, Oct. 28, to discuss LGBT advocacy and how to better address access to fair housing for LGBT individuals as well as other minorities in Greensboro. The discussion, “Housing and the LGBTQ community,” was facilitated by Kevin Williams, Greensboro Human Relations Commission Chair, and featured a panel of speakers to address … Continue reading Discussion of LGBT advocacy
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer What is race? On Monday, Oct. 19, UNC-Greensboro hosted a multidisciplinary discussion in the School of Education Building around precisely that question, titled “what is race?” The featured speakers of the event included: Dr. Robert Anemone, professor and head of anthropology, Dr. Shelly Brown-Jeffy, the interim head of sociology at UNCG and Dr. Joseph Graves, Professor and … Continue reading What is race discussion
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer The Greensboro chapter of Alpha Chi Omega-Zeta Xi, a sorority on campus, just wrapped up its fundraising event for victims of domestic violence. The fundraising work helped to bring attention to domestic violence, an issue that makes little news in the media, but affects more people, primarily women, than most are aware of. The Carolinian spoke with Alpha … Continue reading Sorority fundraises for domestic violence
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer Being lost on a college campus can be unsettling at first, but then it changes into something romantic and familiar. After following the intriguing, engaging notes of a Jazz band playing into the Cowan Humanities Building, the discussion introduced itself with a myriad of sounds. The music played was undeniably linked to the culture of a younger era, … Continue reading Greensboro College’s Art and Dialogue
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer Amid the waves of rainbow colored flags and shouts of quite literal pride marched an angry group of protestors straight down Elm Street. They carried billboards adorned with biblical scripture, and one preacher lectured about the “evils of sodomy and hypocrisy.” A boy, not much older than 12, stood before the protestors, people in vests that said … Continue reading PRIDE!
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer One does not have to look far to find a bar or a liquor store in Greensboro. People in college like to drink, clearly. It’s almost a tired cliché’ that anyone who’s seen “National Lampoon’s” is aware of, but in Greensboro drinking culture is unique. The Carolinian went to various bars around campus to find out more about … Continue reading Liquors, tequila, and beers, Oh My!
Shaquille Blackstone Staff Writer After encouragement from faculty, students and local law enforcement, Dr. Omar Ali, Interim Dean of the International Honors College, formed the Student Advisory Council for UNCG Police last April with the intent of beginning the council this fall. Sept. 9 marked the second interest meeting for the Student Advisory Council for UNCG Police. Ali’s purpose in forming … Continue reading Advisory council establishes community communication
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